Before You Arrive- Pre-Trip Activities for
Teachers

Students are excited about their trip to
Foothill Horizons Outdoor School. In addition to making time to answer
student’s questions, try some of the ideas listed below. Share your
success or your students’ work on the Foothill Horizons Teacher’s
Facebook Page.
STUDENT SURVEYHave students take our 5-10 minute
pre-trip
survey.

CITIZEN SCIENCE & PHENOLOGY: Have your
students collect scientific data and upload it to
Project Budburst.
Watch this Video to learn more. Get your students started by having them
fill out a
Tree Phenology
Report Card /
(PDF
Version).
TRY A UNIT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
INITIATIVE These units are approved by CDE and are
replacement science units. They are free and easy to use.

OTHER ACTIVITIES:Get students thinking about their impact on
the environment with the following activity:
Values on A Line
/ (PDF
Version)
To discuss curriculum goals with your
naturalist prior to your arrival at Foothill Horizons, please contact
Jess Hewitt, Director, at jhewitt@stancoe.org.